Scouting Report: Jakob Hernandez
Chicago Cubs | RP
Overall
Summary
Jakob Hernandez (Jacob Wilson) suffered a left shoulder sprain during the Athletics' 2-1 loss to the Orioles while diving to cut off an infield single. Wilson was seen wearing a sling and will undergo imaging to determine the timeline for return. Manager Mark Kotsay indicated Wilson will likely hit at least the 10-day injured list, with the shortstop's season potentially in jeopardy depending on severity. This injury comes after Wilson signed a seven-year, $70MM extension following a strong 2025 rookie season (.311/.355/.444, 13 HR, 2nd in AL ROY voting). His 2026 performance has declined to .292/.311/.398 with 3 HR in 168 PA, though he maintains elite contact rates and low strikeout rates.
Strengths
- Elite contact rate among MLB hitters
- Low strikeout rate (12K%) remains elite
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